The “Project Runway All Stars” winner will be showing 30 to 40 looks from his spring 2014 and fall 2014 when his two lines, Anthony Ryan and ANT, hit the runway Thursday night.

The fall collection, which is called “Life and Darkness,” represents a dark time in the designer’s life.

“It’s lots of grays and blacks. It’s very dark and mysterious,” he said of the fall collection. “It’s really this idea of a woman who is shielding herself from everything that life has thrown at her.”

On the contrary, the ANT spring collection is more upbeat.

“ANT is loud and campy and all over the place because it was after I was done,” he said. “At that point, I’m like ready to go out, have a cocktail and get back to normal.”

Auld describes his clothes as ideal for any situation and for real women.

“I’ve always been proud of the fact that people live their lives in my stuff,” he said. “The whole idea is that it’s getting thrown on the dash when you’re making out with a boy in a car, it gets passed down you little sister or whatever the case may be. It’s really the idea of the regular person wearing it and me being able to bring that little bit of fashion you would see in New York or LA to them.”

The concept of duality is inspired by the ups and downs he’s faced in the past year.

He was able to display over 45 looks in overall exhibit; Auld said it was the first time that the story of the show’s history has been told. He called the honor “surreal.”

“That’s something that people don’t even get until after they die,” he said. “I’m just inching into where I want to be, so for them to want to do something with me is just…I’m kind of speechless.”

In the midst of all of his professional achievements, Auld was diagnosed with testicular cancer again. He said his family helped him during that time.

“One thing that’s always gotten me through is a great support system,” he said. “I honestly don’t think I could have done without my mom.”

He said having gone through treatment in 2008 also helped him endure a second time around.

“Having it the second time, you know, there’s that shock,” he said. “After going through it the first time, I know what I’m getting into and I know what to expect. It was kind of that same go-round, I gained 40 pounds, I lost all of my hair. I think I was a little more prepared. It just caught me off guard.”

The diagnosis directly inspired his fall collection.

He said he’s ready to bring his fashion back to Birmingham next week.

“Get ready for a fun time,” he said. “That’s what I want my stuff to be about. I’m going to tell you a story and there’s going to be two sides to the coin in this collection. Just be ready for entertainment.”